Newnan, GA · Coweta County
Special Exception Application
This application requests discretionary approval for a proposed use or structure in Newnan and is filed with the Zoning Administrator for consideration by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to request a special exception and explain the proposed use, its fit with the area, its benefits, and measures to limit impacts. The application requires supporting materials, including a letter of intent, property information, a certified plat, and a filing fee. Newnan requires a pre-application conference, and applications must be submitted at least 45 days before the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting; incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a special exception for a property in Newnan must file this application with the Zoning Administrator and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The owner authorization carries a jurat stating the owner swears the information is true; the property owner signs before the notary, and the campaign disclosure also has a notary signature line.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Special Exception Application and review its required attachments and filing instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the applicant and property details, answer the criteria questions, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session for the property owner authorization or other document with a notary block.
- 4
Sign on Video
The signer appears by video and signs the document as directed by the commissioned online notary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, required attachments, and filing fee to the City of Newnan by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newnan. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the owner authorization notarized?
- Complete the property owner authorization, then book with a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs during the video session and swears the authorization is true and correct.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The property owner authorization includes a notary block for the owner's sworn statement. The campaign contributions attachment also has a notary signature line.
- Can I submit this application online?
- The form requires supporting information to be furnished in digital PDF format, but it does not say the complete application may be filed online. Contact the Planning Department about submission.
- Will Newnan accept remote online notarization?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Confirm with the city if unsure.
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Special Exception Application in other Georgia cities
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